Reef Necessities, 8/26/08

So why, you ask, is Mr. Sticky’s a “reef necessity?” Because it can be used underwater to seal cracks in glass and acrylic aquariums. This is good stuff to have on hand in case of an emergency, since there really isn’t much you can do after the fact. With Mr. Sticky’s, you can seal any leaks without having to drain the tank.

To use, cut the dual-syringe tips, dispense the adhesive’s 2-parts by depressing the plunger, mix manually, apply to your tank and replace the cap after use.

Essentially marine aquarium Velcro, the “reclosable attachment system” or “hook & loop attachment system” as 3M calls, is super-strong, see-through and bonds to most surfaces (wood, metal, glass and most plastics) with a very high bond Scotch VHB adhesive backing.

That backing is also what you see in the product photo … even though it looks a bit like bloody gauze (sorry for going there, if that hadn’t already crossed your mind).

Needless to say, this stuff’ll attach your aquarium’s electronics, probes and sensors in place for years to come.

It can be used on both flexible and hard surfaces and mates to itself. Package contains (4) 1-inch x 3-inch strips.